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What Are Parasocial Breakups?
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Parasocial breakups are the concept that parasocial relationships with popular television characters must end at some point. Due to factors such as the show being taken off the air, death of a favorite character, or lost interest, parasocial breakups will occur (Cohen, 2003). Cohen’s research further identified the similarities between a real-life romantic relationship with a parasocial relationship.
Parasocial breakups are the concept that parasocial relationships with popular television characters must end at some point. Due to factors such as the show being taken off the air, death of a favorite character, or lost interest, parasocial breakups will occur (Cohen, 2003). Cohen’s research further identified the similarities between a real-life romantic relationship with a parasocial relationship.
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